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| Author(s): | Anonymous |
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| Title: | Environment-friendly weed control wins favour |
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| Source: | Parks, Golf Courses & Sports Grounds. Vol. 56, No. 10, July 1991, p. 29-30. |
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| Publishing Information: | London, England: Clarke and Hunter Ltd. |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Weed control; Environment; Conservation; Glyphosate; Diuron
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Many spray operators find that they are challenged by the public demanding to know what they are spraying and why. Landscape contractors have increasingly turned to glyphosate for weed control work. Glyphosate has unique characteristics which make it particularly attractive when operator and environmental safety are important. The herbicide has very low toxicity to humans, pets and wildlife: it is rated by the World Health Organisation as "practically nontoxic", the lowest classification available. Glyphosate is absorbed by actively growing weeds through their leaves. Since glyphosate is not active in soil, it can only control emerged weeds, and has no residual activity against weeds which germinate after treatment. Where the specification permits, many landscape contractors prefer to mix glyphosate with a residual herbicide such as diuron. The glyphosate in the mixture will give a thorough kill of emerged weeds including difficult broad-leaves such as docks, dandelions and thistles, while the diuron will prevent susceptible weeds germinating in the treated area." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Anonymous. 1991. Environment-friendly weed control wins favour. Parks Golf Courses Sports Grounds. 56(10):p. 29-30. |
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